The Vampyre of Time and Memory
Queens of the Stone Age
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I want God to come and take me home 'Cause I'm all alone in this crowd Who are you to me? Who am I supposed to be? Not exactly sure anymore Where's this going to? Can I follow through? Or just follow you for a while? Does anyone ever get this right? I feel no love Ain't no confusion here, it is as I feared The illusion that you feel is real To be vulnerable is needed most of all If you intend to truly fall apart You think the worst of all is far behind The vampire of time and memories has died I survived. I speak, I breathe, I'm incomplete I'm alive - hooray! You're wrong again 'Cause I feel no love Does anyone ever get this right? Does anyone ever get this right? I feel no love, I feel no love
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Written by: Dean Anthony Fertita, Josh Homme, Joshua Michael Homme, Michael Jay Shuman, Troy Dean Van Leeuwen
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album"The Vampyre of Time and Memory" is a track from Queens of the Stone Age's album "Like Clockwork," which was released in 2013.
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MeaningThe song's lyrics are widely interpreted to explore themes of depression and anxiety, reflecting frontman Josh Homme's personal experiences.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its depth and resonance, "The Vampyre of Time and Memory" didn't chart in the United States. However, the album "Like Clockwork" debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "The Vampyre of Time and Memory" is an interactive video directed by Kii Arens and Jason Trucco, in which viewers are led through a series of rooms in a gloomy mansion.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often performed live by the band, and is sometimes preceded by a solo piano introduction.
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Critical response"The Vampyre of Time and Memory" has been hailed by music critics for its melancholic tone and moving lyrics. BBC music called it the centerpiece of the album.
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CollaborationDuring the song, band member Dean Fertita plays the piano which gives a different vibe to the band's traditional hard rock sound.
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SongwritingThe song was written in a difficult period in Homme's life after he underwent surgery in 2010. It was again reintroduced when Homme was bedridden due to MRSA infection which affected his mood and self-esteem.
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Emotional ImpactAccording to Homme, The Vampyre of Time and Memory is not a sad song, but more of a song that acknowledges sad moments.
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Recognition'The Vampyre of Time and Memory' was cited by Josh Homme in an interview with The Guardian as a song of which he is particularly proud.
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